The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-04-21
The state Convention of the Y. NJ. c. A.

The State Convention OF the \. nj. q. a.
The Tenth Annual Convention Of the
Young Mems Christian Association of
South Carolina convened in Newberry on
last Thursday night, 18th inst. About
twenty local Associations were represent
ed in the meeting, bringing together
about ninety delegates, and making
the largest Convention ever assembled III
the State.
Newberry threw open her homes to the
delegates, who were,met at the depot upon
their arrival by committee and escorted
to their respective quarters. The Ander-
son delegation were assigned as follows:
Mr., Scudday with Mr.. Glider; Messrs.
Dunlap and Sullivan with Mr.. ]. F. Todd;
Mr.. Clarke with Mr.. Leavell; Mr.. Ar
mold with Mrs. FAINT Mr.. Smith and the
writer with Mr.. T, ". Wicker. Our host,
who is one of Newberry's best and most
substantial citizens, did everything in his
power to make our stay pleasant, and ne
succeeded we'll, for we were never treated
in more hospitable manner. The other
delegates also speak in high terms of their
hosts.
The Convention held its sessions in the
Baptist Church, which had been kindly
rendered for its use. On Thursday even
ing a welcome meeting was held, at which
Hon. G. B. Cromer, Mayor Of Newberry,
welcomed the delegates on the part OF the
the Churches, Mr.. G. s. Mower on the
part of the Newberry Association, and
Mr. S. T. Riser on the part of the College
Association. Mr.. Scudday responded on
the part of the Convention. The Church
was crowded to its utmost capacity, and
the addresses were full of cheering words
of welcome
The business sessions of the Convention
opened on Friday morning at o'clock,
with Mr.. II. G.. Scudday, the 1st Vice
President in the chair. A permanent or
ganization was perfected by electing the
following officers: President, Prof. D. B.
Johnson, of Columbia; 1st Vice.Presi-
dent, E. K. Marshall, of Charleston; End
Weep President, A. II. Kohn, OF Prosperi-
ty; Secretaries. L. W. Jones, of NeWber-
ry, and G. 9. Langston; Press Correspon-
dent, w. G. Harvey, jr., of Charleston.
The various committees were then ap.
pointed, anu the Convention went to work
in earnest, the delegates seeming determ-
ined to make good use of every minute.
A very interesting programme had been
arranged by the State Executive Commit.
tee, the topics for discussion embracing
every feature of the legitimate work Of
the Associations. Our limited space pre-
vents us from even attempting to give a
synopsis of the business transacted or
naming the numerous topics that were so
ably discussed. AS we listened to what
was being done in other portions Of the
State for the improvement and welfare OF
young men, we felt that Anderson was
long ways in the rear. But we are glad
to state that this will not be the case in the
future, if the efforts that some OF our
young men are making now are properly
encouraged by the good people OF An
derson.
The business of the Convention was
dispatched with promptness, and the ut
most harmony prevailed throughout.
The body was composed of earnest, intel
ligent young men, all of whom seemed
determined to gain as much information
as possible as to the best way In which to
get young men interested in religious
work and to bring them into the Church.
The report of the State Secretary, Mr..
Scudday, was very encouraging, indeed,
and the future work of the Association in
South Carolina has very promising out
look. During ihe coming year the Secre-
tary will he enabled to give a considera'
bic portion of his time to the work.
Each session Of the Convention was
opened with devotional exercises, con-
Quoted by. various delegates. There was
good attendance Of the people of the city
at each session, and especially at night;
The singing during the meeting was Leo
by portion of the Charleston Assocla-
ton choir, assisted by quartette from
the Columbia Association. The business
was interspersed with selections from
Gospel Hymns, and the singing was one
of the most pleasant features OF the meet.
ing. "a,
The following Executive Committee
was elected to serve the ensuing year.
This Committee has general charge Of the
work in the State: D. B. johnson, l.. B.
Haynes, T. s. Bryan, Jasper Miller, A,
M. Boozer, J, III. Woodward, of Colum-
bia; E. x. Marshall, Jas. Dillingham;, A.
F. Jamison, J. B. Adger, jr., of Charles
ton; W. 81. Day, Florence; G. @. Langs.
ton. Anderson; A. II, Kohn, Prosperity F;
Il. T. Purdy, Camden; George s. Mower,
Newberry J. B. Black, Bamberg. The
Committee met and reelected Mr.. II. G.
Scudday State Secretary.
The presence of Mr.. N. B. Williams,
the State Secretary of the z. Nd. O. A. OF
Georgia, added much to the interest of the
Convention. Mr.. Williams has been en-
gagged in Association work for number
Of fyears, and is thoroughly posted In all
lL6 u6kdllSs I1c 1uduo SOtOLoL fOAJ 4dpS1
esting addresses during the Convention,
and every delegate, no doubt, gained
much valuable Information from him.
The business of the Convention was
concluded on Saturday night.
On Sunday morning at an early hour
conservation meeting was held, and in
the afternoon at 5 o'clock meeting for
men only was held in the Opera House,
which was crowded with an interested
audience. This meeting was conducted
by Mr.. M. Is. Williams, who not only
succeeded in converting number of
young men, but also succeeded in getting
subscriptions to the amount of 81 500 for
the purpose of erecting a 7. M. G. A.
building in Newberry, Meetings were
also held at the same hour at other places
for boys and for women, both of which
were largely attended. The farewell
meeting was held on Sunday night, and
thus closed one of the most interesting
Conventions it was ever our pleasure to
attend.
We cannot close this article without
saying something about the progressive
town Of Newberry, which is, as is well
known, situated in most fertile section
of the State. The town is laid off very
irregplarly, and the streets are very mar
row, yet there is something peculiarly at
tractive about the place. The citizens are
justly proud of the place, and are pos
sessed of good deal of energy and pro-
gressiveness. The large steam cotton fac
tory which stands in the town, and which
was built by home capital, attest to this
fact. The business portion of the towD is
very compact. Newberry is one of the
best markets in that section of the State,
and controls large trade. She has two
excellent newspapers. Her people are
very sociable, and no town in the State
has prettier young ladies.
Our visit was 30 pleasant that we will
avail ourself of the first opportunity to
go back again.
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